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roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇-
roomier; roomiest
1
: having ample room : spacious
2
of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding
roominess noun

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside
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Samsonite’s luggage is durable, easy to maneuver, and usually very roomy. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 Michael Kors Jet Set Medium Flap Crossbody Bag A designer purse is the perfect way to top off your winter wardrobe, and this crossbody is a great everyday bag, especially on busy errand days thanks to its sleek design and roomy interior. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 This gray style resembles the pair Jennifer Aniston wore a few weeks back — the roomy toe box is comfy and there’s an adjustable strap for a custom fit. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 On their own, mountain ashes make exceptional specimen plants that draw the eye in, but they can also be used as backdrop or foundation plants in roomy flower beds filled with lower-growing perennials, like asters and goldenrod. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roomy was in 1581

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“Roomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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roomy

adjective
ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇m-ē
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun

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